Chandigarh, Sept. 20 -- Ahead of the 'Sekhon IAF Marathon' scheduled for October 4, the Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh was abuzz with energy as participants gathered for the third and final promotional run on Sunday.

The morning event witnessed enthusiastic participation from local residents, youth, fitness enthusiasts, and armed forces personnel. A series of physical fitness sessions and activities were conducted along the promenade, alongside the official ceremonial unveiling of the marathon T-shirt.

Air Commodore Deepak Panth, Air Officer Commanding (AOC), 12 Wing, highlighted that the marathon is organised in memory of Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, who was conferred India's highest wartime gallantry award, the Param Vir Chakra ...